The past has a way of catching up with us all - even when we didn't realize we were running from it to begin with.For Mia, this moment comes with the arrival of a stranger who knows more about Mia's past than she does herself. Her arrival heralds the beginning of the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy, older than time itself - foretold when Heaven and Hell began to wage war on one another, and fight for control of the Earth.Both Heaven and Hell want Mia on their side, and will stop at nothing to get her.'Awakening' is the first novel in a series chronicling Mia's plight as she comes to terms with learning she is no ordinary girl - she is an Angelchild. When Leonara comes into Mia's life unexpectedly, and begins to teach her how to control the powers which have lain dormant in her all along, the learning curve is steep. Lost by the Angels as a baby, Mia is years behind in her training - and finds herself in grave danger when an Angelchild of The Others seeks her out...… (more)